Burning Sun scandal

The Burning Sun Scandal, also known as "Burning Sun gate", is a major sex and prostitution scandal which rocked South Korean politics in 2019. It involved online distribution of sex videos of women taken without their consent to curry political favors. A large number of top celebrities, popstars, politicians and police officials were involved. Unraveling of scam led to celebrities blaming each other for the malaise.

Quotes

 * If the truth is not revealed, we cannot say it is a just society.
 * Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea


 * I have acted in a way which is unsuitable for a public figure. I became tied to wrongful business.
 * Seungri (or Lee Seung-hyun), Korean pop star


 * I admit to all my crimes. I filmed women with their consent, and shared it in a social media chatroom.
 * Jung Joon-young, Head of CNBLUE


 * The core of the issue is to remain in the ongoing abuse of power and the system that permits it all.
 * Joseph Kim, President of TRT World